Myron H. Mccord | |
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13th Governor of Arizona Territory | |
In office July 29, 1897 – August 1, 1898 | |
Nominated by | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Benjamin Joseph Franklin |
Succeeded by | Oakes Murphy |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Stephenson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lynch |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate | |
In office 1872 | |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office 1880 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ceres Township, Pennsylvania | November 26, 1840
Died | April 27, 1908 Phoenix, Arizona Territory | (aged 67)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
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Myron Hawley McCord (November 26, 1840 – April 27, 1908) was an American politician, businessman, and military officer. He began his career in Wisconsin where he held a number of elected offices before representing Wisconsin's 9th district in the United States House of Representatives for a single term. After undergoing a bankruptcy, McCord moved to Arizona Territory. There he was appointed territorial governor by his friend, William McKinley. After a year in office, McCord resigned as governor to serve as an officer in the United States Volunteers.